Individuals Who Fall into the Profoundly Mentally Retarded Classification

question 73

Multiple Choice

Individuals who fall into the profoundly mentally retarded classification:

• A)are able to live independently as adults.
• B)can attain a second-grade level of skills.
• C)learn to talk and accomplish very simple tasks.
• D)need constant supervision.

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Definitions:

Amygdala Activity

Refers to the function or actions within the amygdala, a brain structure involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and aggression.

Genetic Influences

Factors that contribute to the variations in characteristics and traits among individuals, passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

Body Weights

The mass or quantity of weight of an organism's body, often measured to assess health and nutritional status.

Biological Parents

The individuals from whom a person has inherited their genetic material; also known as birth parents.